Repairs & Restorations

 

From an heirloom pre-war Martin or Gibson to a Squire or ESP and everything in between, Driftwood Music has the expertise to get your instrument back to its best. We stand behind our time-tested methods while following industry innovations pioneered by brilliant luthiers. Where other repairs have failed, we will make it right.

We take pride in our work and stand behind each job as our customer’s satisfaction is the highest priority. See why Saint Charles trusts us!

Now offering Taylor Guitars Warranty Service!

We proudly serve
St. Charles, St. Louis, Bridgeton, St. Peters, Earth City, Maryland Heights, Overland, Creve Couer, Ladue, Kirkwood, Brentwood, Town and Country, Wentzville, Wildwood, Kansas City, Washington, Eureka, O' Fallon, Des Peres, Chesterfield, Ballwin, and more.


We are your one stop shop for guitar repair and restoration!

Starting Rates

These prices serve as a baseline for your estimates, exact costs vary depending on the project. Parts are an additional charge. Estimates are free but only provided in person with the instrument

Restring (plus cost of strings):
6 String: $20
locking bridge +$10
Classical: $30
12 String: $40
Mandolin, Banjo, etc: $25
Violin: $25

Setups (plus cost of strings):
6-String Acoustic Guitar: $75
12-String Acoustic Guitar: $85
Electric Guitar: $85
Electric Guitar with locking trem (Floyd Rose, Kahler, ect...): $100
Bass Guitar: $65
Resonator Guitar: $75
Mandolin: $75
Banjo: $65

Setups Include (Let us know about any particular issues):
Restring (strings not included)
Fretboard cleaning and oiling
General instrument cleaning
Bridge height (action) adjustment
Intonation adjustment
Pickup height adjustment
Lubricate tuning machines
Truss rod adjustments
Nut slot depth adjustment (if needed includes up to 2 slots filled and recut)
Electronics cleaning (scratchy pots, cutting out switch, ect)

Hardware Installation:
Electric Pickguard Swap: Case by Case, please contact us
Acoustic Pickguard Reglue: Case by Case
Tuning Machines: Starting at $60 for direct swap, additional cost for reaming/drilling
Replace Tuner Buttons: $15 per button
String Tree: $10 + parts
Strap Buttons: $10 + parts
Strap Locks: $25 + parts

Nuts and Saddles:
We can fabricate out of bleached or unbleached bone, nylon, horn, brass, wood, or any provided material.
Nut Slot Fill and Recut: $20 per slot
6-String Bone Nut: $100 + cost of blank
12-String Bone Nut: $125 + cost of blank
Bone Saddle: $75 + cost of blank
(A setup may be required)


Fretwork:
Fret Level And Crown (includes setup): $200
File Sharp Fret Ends: $80
Refret on Rosewood/Ebony Board (Unlacquered): $325
Refret on Maple Board (lacquered): $350
Refret with Binding: Add $75
Refret with Stainless Steel fretwire: Add $100
Lacquer Touchups: Starting at $60
Partial Refret: $30 per fret (+200 for Fret Level and Crown)

Pickup Installations:
Single Pickup: $40-75 (+ $15 for each additional pickup) 
Routing Cavities: $80 per pickup
Acoustic Pickup Installation (K&K Mini / LR Baggs Lyric): $60
Under Saddle Piezo Pickup: $80


Electronics:
We only stock highest quality components from CTS and Switchcraft but can order and install nearly anything
Solid body (Priced as marked)
Semi and Hollow body (Add +$100 for harness removal if there isn’t an rear-access panel)

Replace Toggle Switch: $35 + parts
Replace Potentiometer: $35 (+$15 for each additional) + parts
Installing Push/Pull Potentiometer: $45 (+$20 for each additional) + parts
Replace Output Jack: $25-45 + parts
Full Rewire: $125 + parts


Structural Repair:
Bridge Refitting and Reglue: $150
Brace Regluing: Starting at $50, depends on location and severity
Bridge Plate Reinforcement: $75
Crack Repair: $20 per inch
Broken Headstock (No Finish Touch up) $150
Broken Headstock (With Finish Touch up) $250
Hole Patching: Case by Case, contact us
Fitting Archtop Bridge: $75
Neck Reset:
Martin Style (Neck and body finished separately) $450
Gibson Style (Neck glued to body then finished) $600

Finish Work:
Finish Drop Fill: $60-120

Part Fabrication:

Acoustic Bridge: $300

We offer many more services that are quoted on a job by job basis. Just swing on by or contact us for a quote!